[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 square miles (89.7 km2), all land.

The northern half is made up of rolling hills, and land use is predominantly rural and residential.

Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park is located in Wheeling Township.

Much of the land is still farmed by families whose ancestors settled the area in the late 19th century.

Main Street in Nerstrand, Minnesota, extended westward, formed the dividing line.